Disability Studies : Course Descriptions
DS-200 Introduction to Disability Studies
Disability Studies understands disability as referring not only to a biological or medical condition, but also referring to a community of people (the largest minority in the U.S.); to a civil rights movement; to a complex set of social and ethical issues; to a universal human experience; and to the ways cultures respond to different bodies, minds, and behaviors. The class, taught with the help of two faculty from Pacific's School of Physical Therapy; will help students understand disability in its social, cultural, and ethical dimensions. 2 hours.
Credits: 2.00
DS-211 Abnormal Psychology
Students critically explore major categories of disorders, with special emphasis on dissociative identity disorder, depression, schizophrenia, and borderline personality. Questions are raised about the use of psychiatric drugs, and attention is paid to the history of insanity. This course includes both textbook and original readings. Prerequisites: PSY-150 with a C or better. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00
DS-307 Ethics, Medicine & Health Care
A study of ethical issues that arise in the health care professions. After working through the processes of moral reasoning and learning about some of the major moral theories this course will focus on major topics in health care today. Typically this course deals with such issues as abortion, physician assisted suicide, genetic manipulation and cloning, and comparative health delivery systems. Students will be able to do some independent research on a topic of their choice. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. 4 hours.
Credits: 4.00
DS-315 Adapted PE
Introduction to adapted, corrective and developmental physical education. Emphasis is placed on instruction of physical activities for the exceptional child. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00
DS-325 Constitutional Law
An introduction to the judicial process, legal reasoning and interpretation of the Constitution through analysis of court cases. Subjects include federalism, property, race, gender, and privacy. Biennially. 4 hours.
Credits: 4.00
DS-400 Disability Studies in Theory & Practice
This course, a capstone for students in the Disability Studies minor, is a combination of seminar and field work. (The field work may be in the form of internships or service-learning.) In this course, students will review major concepts covered in prior Disability Studies classes. This review will be conducted in light of experiences and knowledge acquired working at appropriate sites in the local community. Junior standing or above and instructor's consent required. 2 hours.
Credits: 2.00
DS-475 Internship
See dept for details
Credits: 1.00